Road Safety
New data shows improvements in lorry safety...
One year on from the introduction of the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), new data from Transport for London (TfL) shows serious injuries are down by
Government launches Road Safety Investigati...
The Government has confirmed that a new independent body will be set up to investigate collisions on the country’s roads and provide insight into what
Killer drivers set for tougher sentences
Drivers who kill could face life sentences under new legislation coming into effect on Tuesday (28 June). The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act will
Tailgating ranked as the biggest cause of d...
Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A survey commissioned by the
Tailgating highlighted as biggest distracti...
Being followed too closely by other drivers is the behaviour that distracts motorists most on Britain’s roads, latest research reveals. A survey commissioned by the
Three tips to avoid the most common HGV acc...
Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved
Volvo Trucks: New safety system to protect ...
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy
Road deaths rise by 7% in 2021
The RAC is urging the Government to consider re-introducing road safety targets, after new figures show a rise in road deaths during 2021. The provisional
Law change set to allow newly qualified tee...
Plans to scrap EU rules and allow newly qualified drivers to operate lorries need to be carefully considered, according to freight booker Zeus Labs. The
IAM RoadSmart welcomes progress on smart mo...
In a statement from Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research, IAM RoadSmart “One death on a smart motorway is one too many, so we
